Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
A Saudi-led group has taken video game giant EA private in a $55bn deal.
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Source diversity sample: AP News · Engadget · Los Angeles Times · CNBC · qz.com · GamesIndustry.biz · 80 Level · The Guardian.
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Who reported it (9)
- Video game giant Electronic Arts closes $55 billion go-private sale of its business AP News · 7h ago
- The Saudi-Led $55 Billion Takeover Of EA Has Closed Engadget · 7h ago
- Saudi Arabia’s PIF completes acquisition of Electronic Arts Los Angeles Times · 7h ago
- Saudi wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity finalize $55 billion EA Sports deal CNBC · 7h ago
- PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners complete $55 billion EA deal qz.com · 7h ago
- Electronic Arts completes $55bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes GamesIndustry.biz · 7h ago
- EA Is Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, & Affinity Partners 80 Level · 18h ago
- Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn The Guardian · 18h ago
- EA is now a private company The Verge · 18h ago
What happened
Electronic Arts has been acquired by a group led by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. The group includes Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The deal, valued at $55bn, has been completed.
EA is now a private company. The acquisition was announced by GamesIndustry.biz, The Guardian, The Verge and 80 Level. The CEO of EA has announced senior leadership changes.
Coverage does not yet specify what those changes are.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 5h ago.
Questions people are asking
Who acquired Electronic Arts?
A group led by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, along with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.
How much was the acquisition worth?
$55bn.
What changes have been announced at EA?
The CEO of EA has announced senior leadership changes. Coverage does not yet specify what those changes are.
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